Immigration Paralegal

Bass, Berry & Sims is recruiting for an Immigration Paralegal who will provide advanced support to attorneys in a fast‑paced business immigration practice. This role is responsible for independently preparing, filing, and tracking employment‑based immigration matters while serving as a primary point of contact for clients, foreign nationals, and government agencies. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands‑on immigration experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage cases with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities Prepare and file a wide range of employment‑based immigration petitions and applications and related ancillary filings Draft immigration forms, support letters, and correspondence for attorney review Analyze case facts and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations Manage and maintain electronic and physical case files, including tracking deadlines, expirations, and case status updates Communicate directly with clients, foreign nationals, attorneys, and government agencies regarding case progress and documentation needs Respond to routine case status inquiries and escalate issues to attorneys as appropriate Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filings Assist with audits, RFEs, NOIDs, and other government correspondence under attorney supervision Maintain data integrity in immigration case management systems Mentor or provide informal guidance to junior paralegals or legal assistants, as needed Perform other duties necessary to support the immigration practice and deliver exceptional client service Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of prior immigration paralegal experience required, preferably in a law firm or corporate immigration environment Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated experience with employment‑based immigration matters Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously Excellent written, proofreading, and verbal communication skills High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Experience with immigration case management software (e.g., Blue Dot and Corpay) Preferred Skills & Attributes Experience working directly with corporate clients Familiarity with compliance‑driven environments and high‑volume case management Strong organizational and time‑management skills In accordance with the NALSC Code of Ethics, candidates shall be referred only with prior authorization of Bass, Berry & Sims. Posting of positions on this website or other third party sites does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm’s behalf. We will not accept submissions from search firms with which we do not have an established contract. Once contracted, our Attorney Talent Management team will provide the search firm with a login and specific instructions for our recruiting portal, ViDesktop. Please contact our Attorney Talent Management team at attorneyrecruiting@bassberry.com for contract inquiries and more information on our process for search firms. We prefer excellent academic achievement in law school and prior legal experience. With respect to judicial clerks, please note that we do not accept judicial clerk resumes from search firms and will not pay a fee for judicial clerk submissions. For information about our law student and judicial clerk hiring, please click here. We prefer excellent academic achievement in law school and prior legal experience. With respect to judicial clerks, please note that we do not accept judicial clerk resumes from search firms and will not pay a fee for judicial clerk submissions. For information about our law student and judicial clerk hiring, please click here.